1) The Intermediate II Photography Workshop;

2) able to use the manual mode of your camera and proficient in changing the focus point.

The Intermdiate II Workshop is perfect for you to learn the basics in Long Exposure! We will show you how to use ND and GND filters for creating long exposure photos, accessories and cameras equipment are provided during the class.

Rent the whole package of accessories for $30

• One Filter Holder (100mm Square)
• One Adaptor ring: 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82m or 58mm (diameter)
• One 6-stop ND filter (100mm x 100mm)
• Multiple GND filters (100mm x 150mm) of 1, 2, 3 and 4 stops

Consultation with our staff is needed before you rent our accessories to make sure they are a good fit to your equipment.

Please sign up the Intermediate II Workshop to understand those numbers.

Both wide angle and telephoto lenses are recommended.

Recommended range of equivalent focal lengths: 

Wide: 16mm-35mm

Telephoto: 200mm-300mm 

To learn more about equivalent focal lengths, please sign up for the Intermediate II Workshop.

• camera & lenses 
• tripod
• a shutter release cable (if your camera does not have touch shutter; most mirrorless cameras have touch shutters)
• 6-Stop ND filter
• multiple GND filters 
• filter holder
• adaptor rings

Yes, a sturdy tripod is required for long exposure photography.

Not necessary. And here's why:

1) If your camera has touch shutter functionality then it can replace the usage of a shutter release cable. Most modern mirrorless cameras have touch shutter functionality.

2) The exposure time in this class is at most 30 seconds. Shutter release cables are optional as long as you can start your camera on a self timer in the Drive Mode.

However, it doesn't hurt to bring a shutter release cable if you already have one. Having a shutter release cable allows you to shoot on the Bulb Mode and control the exposure time manually to shoot longer than 30 seconds. 

Location 1: Mostly flat ground with a few easy staircases

Location 2: All flat ground

Location 3: Challenging

More about Location 3:

Walking down to Marshall's Beach:

Walking down a steep staircase is needed, which is quite easy and takes 15 minutes for a normal person.

Walking up from Marshall's Beach:

Walking up the steep stairecases after the photoshoot and with the equipment is physically challenging. It can take up to 30 minutes including rest time.

Please see this video for the trail down to Marshall's Beach.

Supplementary video (4:34-4:50): This is the trail that we will be taking. Walking down is easy but hiking back up is difficult, please make sure you are prepared.

If you are unsure of your physical condition, please consult a medical professional before signing up.

We will send you a video clip after the workshop to show you how to edit the photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Please pack light and dress warmly.

• Option 1:

Slip resistant, knee-length rainboots (as we will get very close to the water on Marshall's Beach) or

• Option 2:

Hiking shoes + flip flops